Bodega Garzón Announces Major Milestone in the Completion of Its New World-Class Winery in Uruguay

Sustainably-Farmed Premium Wines by Alberto Antonini to Be Produced
In State-of-the-Art Facility Currently Pursuing LEED Certification

GARZ�“N, Uruguay, May 19, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Bodega Garzón, a boutique winery of international vintner Alejandro P.
Bulgheroni, and located in the idyllic countryside of Garzón, Uruguay,
has announced that its new, state-of-the-art winery will be operational
to vinify the recently completed 2015 harvest. The announcement marks
the latest accomplishment in Bulgheroni’s quest to elevate Bodega Garzón
to world-class status and establish the winery as one of the leading
South American producers of premium wines.

Under Bulgheroni’s direction, there has been great investment not only
in the winery pursuing LEED certification (Bodega Garzón is the first
winery in the world seeking certification for the entire facility,
including winemaking and hospitality), but also in the vineyards, along
with a commitment to sustainable agriculture and green farming
practices. Bodega Garzón features estate-grown, limited-production
premium wines crafted by influential winemaker and viticulturist Alberto
Antonini. With decades of experience in areas as diverse as Italy,
Argentina, Chile, California, South Africa, Australia and Portugal,
Antonini oversaw the initial vineyard plantings and has been actively
involved in the winery’s development.

Although focused primarily on Tannat, Uruguay’s national grape and the
signature varietal, Bodega Garzón works with many other varietals and
clones and is one of the few producers of Albariño in the region.
Antonini and his team began harvest in the beginning of February and
concluded the first week of April. Advanced technology practices were
implemented throughout the entire process, including the use of an
optical berry sorter, making Bodega Garzón a state-of-the-art winery.

"At Bodega Garzón we are pioneering a new wine region, a new winery, and
a new concept in agriculture,” said Bulgheroni, with wineries and
vineyards in Uruguay, Argentina, Australia, Bordeaux, Tuscany, and
California. “When we first saw this magnificently beautiful place we
immediately set the goal of using sustainable farming practices and the
most current technology to produce world-class wines that represent
Garzón’s unique vineyard biodiversity, soil structure, sun exposure, and
proximity to the ocean. This is our sixth harvest, and the first in the
new winery. We are extremely joyful to celebrate this milestone.”

Located near the southeastern coast of Uruguay, approximately 110 miles
from the capital city of Montevideo, only 11 miles from the Atlantic
Ocean, Bodega Garzón benefits from the maritime winds that provide an
ideal balance of cool and warm temperatures. The property comprises 524
acres of vineyards, divided into 1,150 individual blocks that follow the
vineyard’s topography with its distinct terroir and varying altitudes
and exposures.

Aiming to set new benchmarks for elegant design combined with modern
technology, the stunning new winery was conceived by acclaimed
Argentina-based architects Bormida & Yanzon, whose work includes O.
Fournier, Salentein, Bodega Vistalba, and The Vines Resort & Spa, among
others. All sustainable design within the architects program has been
developed by Samconsult and its LEED accredited professionals. The
interiors will be designed by Bay Area-based Backen Gillam Kroeger,
whose other projects include The Napa Valley Reserve, Harlan Estate,
Ovid, Dana Estates, and Bond Estate Winery.

Plans call for Bodega Garzón to open to the public in December 2015. For
more information, visit www.bodegagarzon.com.

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